Business leaders from across the Central South will be flying the flag for our region at UKREiiF – the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum from May 20-22 2025.
The event sees the private and public sectors coming together in Leeds to focus on attracting investment and sustainable regeneration. Government ministers are due to attend and anyone who is anyone in the built environment sector will be converging on Leeds to take part in meetings, conversations and building business relationships.
Business South has championed our region being represented at this important event which will attract 16,000 delegates over three days. The delegation includes: Arup, Atkins Realis, Blake Morgan, Cavendish, EPS, Gillings, Knights Brown, Mildren, Ridge, Solent Freeport and Unilife.
Political leaders and officers from Basingstoke & Deane Council,Fareham Borough Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and Havant Borough Council will also be joining us.
UKREiiF is expected to attract:
• 1,750+ Investors
• 1,000+ Occupiers
• 1,750+ Developers
• 275+ Councils
The leader of Southampton City Council, Councillor Lorna Fielker will be joined by the Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Councillor Steve Pitt and Leader of Basingstoke City Council, Paul Harvey and they will be taking part in a number of panel sessions and discussions to promote the region.
Leigh- Sara Timberlake, Business South CEO, said: “It’s really important for our region to be seen at events like this if we are to attract the investment that the Central South needs to flourish.
“We’ve all been working hard to shine the spotlight on our region by ensuring we are visible at events such as MIPIM, the world’s leading property event and now at UKREiiF which runs from May 20 to 22.
“The Central South delegation heading to Leeds will be stronger than ever this year and the messaging to prospective investors will be clear. We are open for business and keen to engage with businesses looking to relocate and grow.”
Seeing our business and political leaders come together to promote our region with a unified voice has been so positive. We will be sharing stories throughout the week on Business South social media channels.
Our main stage event at UKREiiF will be a panel discussion focusing on Central South – A Region Primed for Investment.
The political leaders from Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke will be joined by Brian Johnson, Chairman of Solent Freeport and Paul Harding, Partner, Partner at Ridge & Partners. And on Thursday morning there will be a panel discussion with Councillor Fielker and Councillor Pitt exploring our region as a gateway to good growth and Innovation.
This event is sold out and we have a waiting list.
